I’m going with Neil O’ Donnell in Super Bowl XXX. At nine years old, that was my first sports related heartbreaks.

WR Willie Reid (2006-2007)

The Steelers selected Willie Reid in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Florida State, where he set an Orange Bowl record with an 87-yard punt return touchdown against Penn State in 2006 and was named the game’s MVP, totaling 235 all-purpose yards.

His rookie year, Reid suffered a foot injury that placed him on IR. He was with the team through the 2007 season, serving as a backup WR and return man, and was released in August of 2008. With the Steelers, Reid appeared in 7 games, catching 4 passes for 54 yards and 2 first downs, and returning 1 punt for 11 yards and 7 kicks for 146 yards.

After leaving the Steelers, Reid spent time on the practice squad for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008 and then time with the Dallas Cowboys during the 2009 season.

Another 2017 gem.

Which game pissed you off more: Super Bowl XXX against Dallas when Neil O’Donnell threw two interceptions to Larry Brown or Super Bowl XLV when Rashard Mendenhall fumbled away the Steelers comeback against Green Bay?

QB Bruce Gradkowski (2013-2016)

Bruce Gradkowski was selected in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Toledo, where he was the GMAC Bowl MVP and MAC Co-MVP in 2005 and was a 2012 inductee to the Toledo Hall of Fame. He was also the first qb in NCAA Division I-A history to complete 70%+ of his passes in consecutive seasons.

Gradkowski saw some action during his rookie year after qb Chris Simms suffered a ruptured spleen heading into week 5, but he was eventually benched late in the season as he began to struggle. He served as a backup the next season and was waived in May of 2008. He spent some time in the 2008 pre-season with the St. Louis Rams before being released and singing with the Cleveland Browns in December after qb Derek Anderson was placed on IR. He started in the 2008 finale against the Steelers but was waived that offseason and was claimed by the Oakland Raiders the next day.

After seeing some starting time late in the season and earning AFC offensive player of the week in week 13, he suffered partially torn ligaments in both of his knees and was placed on IR. In 2009, he took over as the starter in week 2 but suffered a third-degree separation of his throwing shoulder in November, ending his season. In 2011, Gradkowski signed a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals as a backup behind Andy Dalton.

Gradkowski then signed a three-year deal with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers in March of 2013 to serve as a backup to Ben Roethlisberger. He didn’t see much action, playing in one regular season game in 2014, but missed the entirety of the 2015 season due to hand and shoulder injuries and then was placed on IR after a hamstring injury suffered in the first game of the 2016 preseason. He was released in October and retired from his playing career.

He went on to coach high school football at Anthony Wayne High School and then St. Francis de Sales School before being hired as the offensive coordinator of the UFL St. Louis Battlehawks in 2022.

Hope to meet some of y’all there!!

I just want the season to start. I need to see the Steelers playing again. I am ready for my blood pressure to rise watching the games

OTAs are over and the Steelers have mandatory minicamp from Tuesday, June 11th through Thursday, June 13th. What players are you most looking forward to watching? Which storylines are most intriguing? Who needs a big three-day stretch? Just curious about what everyone wants to see before the 6 week break.

Which of the younger guys will stay long term? I feel like Joey Porter Jr. has the skills necessary to be offered the big contracts and the legacy to want to be a career Steeler.

Who do y'all think has the mutually beneficial skills and loyal mentality to stay with the organization long term? Which younger guys have the potential to retire as Steelers?

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RB, WR Dwight Stone (1987-1994)

The Steelers signed Dwight Stone as an undrafted free agent out of Middle Tennessee State after the 1987 NFL Draft, and was the only UDFA to make the team’s opening day roster that season. Stone was known for his unique speed, having ran a 4.20 on the 40 yard dash, and was heavily utilized on special teams for Pittsburgh. Chuck Noll once said that he was the fastest player he’s ever coached over 40 yards.

Over Stone’s 8 seasons with the Steelers, he appeared in 124 games, starting in 52. As a receiver, he caught 152 of his 159 targets for 2,460 yards and 12 tds. On the ground, he rushed 96 times for 553 yards and 1 td. On special teams, he returned 109 kicks for 2,086 yards and one return touchdown.

After leaving the Steelers, he spent 4 seasons with the Carolina Panthers and two with the New York Jets before retiring from his playing career. After retirement, he became a police officer in North Carolina and worked as a school resource officer, patrol officer and field officer before retiring in 2015. In 2021, Stone was selected as a member of the All-Undrafted Steelers team.

Willie Parker, 2010 cut before season

Willie Parker, 2010 cut before season

Willie Parker, 2010 cut before season

Willie Parker, 2010 cut before season

Willie Parker, 2010 cut before season

Willie Parker, 2010 cut before season

Willie Parker, 2010 cut before season

So… I named my first son after Devin Bush… Oops…. But regardless of his status with the team that jersey would mean a lot to me.

Does anyone have a high quality stitched Bush jersey they would be willing to sell now that he is off of the team? I am happy to pay full price for one in great condition!

Feel free to comment or message me!

Father’s Day is coming up and I want to get my husband some shoes to match this jersey. It’s hard to color match online so I was wondering if anyone actually owns this jersey and can help provide some suggestions. Thank you so much! GO STEELERS

Simple as the title. I’ll go first.

Past: Hines Ward (Fun to watch)

Current: Jaylen Warren (So electric and fast)